River stage
Sulphur River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Sulphur River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sulphur River levels, gauge by gauge
The Sulphur River is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dalby Springs at Interstate 30 | 4.33 ft | no flood stage set |
| Talco | 1.27 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Sulphur River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Talco, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Red River (AR, LA, OK) 17 gauges
- North Sulphur River 1 gauge
- Clear Creek (Sanger, TX) 1 gauge
- Angelina River 3 gauges
- Walnut Creek (Mansfield, TX) 1 gauge
- Sabine River 14 gauges
- Village Creek (Everman, TX) 1 gauge
- Trinity River (TX) 11 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sulphur River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Sulphur River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sulphur River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Talco is at 1.27 ft.
Where is the Sulphur River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Sulphur River in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.